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This list of awards for contributions to society is an index to articles on notable awards for contributions to society. It excludes humanitarian and service awards , religion-related awards , peace prizes , law enforcement awards and honors and legal awards , which are covered by separate lists.
Pages in category "Awards for contributions to society" The following 31 pages are in this category, out of 31 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
The Erasmus Prize is an annual prize awarded by the board of the Praemium Erasmianum Foundation to individuals or institutions that have made exceptional contributions to culture, society, or social science in Europe and the rest of the world. [1] It is one of Europe's most distinguished recognitions. [2]
Koinonia is a transliterated form of the Greek word κοινωνία, which refers to concepts such as fellowship, joint participation, partnership, the share which one has in anything, a gift jointly contributed, a collection, a contribution.
Social integration is the process during which newcomers or minorities are incorporated into the social structure of the host society. [ 1 ] Social integration, together with economic integration and identity integration, are three main dimensions of a newcomers' experiences in the society that is receiving them. [ 1 ]
Sadaqa is a voluntary charity or contribution. Sadaqa can be given using money, personal items, time, or other resources. There is no minimum or maximum requirement for sadaqa. Even smiling to other people is considered a sadaqa. [30]
Sikhs use the term kar sevak to represent people who engage in ministrations, altruistic philanthropy, and humanitarian endeavours in service to religion and society. Sevadar ( Punjabi : ਸੇਵਾਦਾਰ ; also transcribed as sewadar ), literally " seva -supporter", is another Punjabi word for a volunteer who performs seva .
Volunteering is an important type of civic engagement. Pictured are volunteers cleaning up after the 2012 Hurricane Sandy.. Civic engagement or civic participation is any individual or group activity addressing issues of public concern. [1]